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BV02 WVH

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 112,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 108,121 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

started to overheat whilst ticking over. radiator fan didn't appear to work

Pass 30 May 2018 104,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes showing little corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 104,427 miles

Emissions not tested engine cooling fan did not engage may cause damage to proceed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides and front offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 101,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides and front offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,535 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,110 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,791 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,171 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,154 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV02 WVH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 WVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV02 WVH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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